February 8, 2016

Well another week down and another 2 people entered the waters of baptism this past week as well!! Amanda and James got baptized on Saturday and confirmed on Sunday! They are officially members of The Church of Jesus Christ! It was really great. Elder Bowden baptized James and I baptized Amanda and then we confirmed them as well. I am so grateful to be here and to have the opportunity to be able to bring someone to the truth and help them be baptized. God is good!! 

That was for sure the highlight of the week. Other than that Jamie and Caleb are doing really well. Caleb had to work yesterday so he couldn't come to church and then Jamie and her baby got sick so they couldn't come either. They are still loving the gospel and loving the Book of Mormon. We showed them the pictures of temples around the world and they were amazed. Caleb loves the Slt Lake temple. He showed pictures of it to his friend at work and then he was said "yeah and they have a super sweet bath tub!!!" Hahah don't worry we taught him about baptisms for the dead and what happens in the baptismal font! 

We had interviews this past week with the mission president. We talked about how we all can continue in the Gospel and not go less active because the majority of returned missionaries go less active when they return home and aren't watched over. You want to know what he said? He said keep to the basics. Daily study, prayer, temple attendance, church attendance will keep the fire burning inside and keep us all active in the church. Its true. Once people slip on the basics satan works harder and harder. Its easier to not be a member of the church, its easier to be lazy and not to worry about a church calling. 3rd Nephi 14:13-14 "Straight is the gate and Narrow is the way that leads to eternal life." Living the gospel might not be the easiest but it is worth it! This is the church of Jesus Christ, this is the truth. 

Talk to you all next week!

Elder Gardner